Overview
Assessment of risks from water, soil and air pollution is an important process to improve public health and economic conditions. It helps identify and quantify the effects of pollutants on the environment, humans and other living organisms. Highly accurate and effective measurement techniques must be used for assessment, like remote sensing, field sampling, modelling and laboratory analysis. The remedies to reduce the levels of pollutants in the environment, like air, water and soil can be direct or indirect. Direct remedies include source reduction, process modification and end of pipe treatment, while indirect remedies include legislation, economic incentives and public education. Effective and viable remedies have a positive impact on public health, environment and economic conditions.